Trail Running calendar near Excelsior 2025-2026

Trails 4 Tails in Hanover, PA, is a trail running event held at scenic Codorus State Park, featuring a 5.72-mile loop course around Lake Marburg with single track trails and shoreline views. The event offers three race options: a 40 Mile Ultra (7 loops, ~4,200' elevation gain), a 40 Mile Relay (team..

The 13th annual Blood, Sweat & Tears Run in Mount Gretna, PA, promises to be an exciting event featuring three scenic courses along the Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails. This timed event ensures safety with police support and volunteers. Participants can look forward to post-run festivities, including..

The Boulder Field 100 is a challenging trail running event held at Hickory Run State Park in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. It offers three distances: 100K, 50K, and an 18-mile run/hike. The course features a figure-8 shaped 50K loop, with 100K participants running the loop twice.Runners encounter a mix..

The All Hollowed Out 5K is a race held in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, at 500 Kings Gap Road. Sponsored by the Friends of Kings Gap, the event supports the refurbishment of the carriage house at the historic Cameron Masland Mansion and other projects in the area. The course features a mix of terrain, wit..

The Dam Half is a challenging 13-mile trail half marathon held annually at RB Winter State Park in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania. The course features a mix of single and double track trails, fire roads, and includes about 2,300 feet of elevation gain. Runners encounter natural obstacles such as rocks, m..

The Step Outdoors TRYathlon & 5K Trail Run/Walk takes place at Hills Creek State Park in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. Participants can choose to compete solo in the TRYathlon, join a team, or participate in the 5K Trail Run/Walk. The TRYathlon consists of three legs: running or walking a course around H..

The Tröegs Rugged Trail 5k Run for Conservation will take place in Millersburg on Saturday 20 September 2025.

The Boulder Beast is a challenging trail running event held annually in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, on Bald Eagle Mountain. The main race covers approximately 24 miles with about 6,000 feet of vertical gain, featuring rugged terrain including the famous boulder field and trails such as Goat Path, Ligh..

The Bull Run Reunion Run 2025 is a 3-mile cross country race held in Parkton, Maryland, at Hereford High School. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, this event is part of the Bull Run Cross Country Invitational and is open to all ages. The Reunion Run is the seventh race of the day, offering participa..

Mountain Creek Mayhem is a trail-running event held at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners, Pennsylvania, nestled in the northern Michaux State Forest of the Appalachian Mountains. The race offers three distances: a challenging 50K (about 33 miles with 4,400+ feet elevation gain), a tough 20-m..

The Conestoga Trail Run - 10 Tough Miles is a challenging and scenic trail race held annually in Holtwood, Pennsylvania. Known as the original and oldest trail run on the Conestoga, this 10-mile course features rugged, rocky terrain with steep hills, multiple small stream crossings, and beautiful vi..

The Red Barn Challenge is an annual ultrarunning event held at Marzella Farm in Lykens, Pennsylvania. The 2025 edition marks its 6th year, featuring timed races of 24, 12, and 6 hours on a one-mile loop course composed mostly of grass and mulch, with about 70 feet of elevation gain per mile. The sce..

Blackout in Emmaus, PA, is a rugged nighttime trail running event hosted by The Running Kind. The main race is a challenging 10K course on South Mountain, featuring over 1000 feet of vertical gain through technical, mountainous terrain. Participants can choose to run the "Lights On" edition starting..

Run-a-Muck is an annual 5K running and walking event held in the scenic Willistown countryside, supporting local land preservation efforts. Participants can choose to run the 5K or "muck" the cross-country trail, which features diverse terrain, encouraging appropriate attire. The event offers a fest..

The Raven is a challenging half marathon held in Central Pennsylvania's scenic Seven Mountains region, starting and finishing at Poe Valley State Park in Coburn, PA. The 2025 course features a mix of single and double track trails, a stream crossing, and stunning vistas, making it suitable for mid-l..

The Blues Cruise is a 50K trail ultramarathon held near Reading, Pennsylvania, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025. The 31-mile loop course circles Blue Marsh Lake, featuring varied terrain including fields, rolling hills, single track, and less than half a mile of public road. A notable challe..

The Black Forest Ultra is a challenging 100K trail race held in North Bend, Pennsylvania, deep within the Pennsylvania Wilds. Known as one of the toughest ultras in the Northeast, it features a midnight start and a strict 19-hour cutoff. The course is a lollipop loop with over 13,400 feet of elevati..

The Think Big Trail Challenge, held in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, offers 5K and 10K trail runs through scenic and historic terrain at the Williamsport Water Authority. The courses feature a mix of smooth singletrack, rugged climbs, and flowing descents, with highlights including the challengi..

The Lehigh Gap Nature Center 10k is a trail running event held in Slatington, Pennsylvania, featuring a challenging 10k loop course that starts and finishes at the Nature Center. The race showcases a variety of terrain, including a flat, fast start on the D&L Trail, a steep ascent on the Bobolink tr..

The Green Monster Trail Challenge is a demanding trail running and hiking event held in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, within the scenic Tioga State Forest near the PA Grand Canyon. It offers three distance options: 15K, 25K, and a challenging 50K, featuring total ascents of approximately 1,700, 4,000, an..